Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted in NFL history, gets his chance to show his skills on the playing field as the St. Louis Rams host the New Orleans Saints. While it's cloudy with occasional drizzle outside, it's nice and dry in the Edward Jones Dome. Here is what I saw at the game.
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